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Requirements: Fireworks display locations

Not every location is suited for a fireworks display, and most urban properties will be unable to meet the minimum ‘safe firing distances’ required. You can use thelist.tas.gov.au to obtain accurate distances.

‘Safe firing distances’ for Type 2 ‘Cracker Night’ Fireworks Permit

Application for a permit will be refused if not met

10 metres

Aerial fireworks trajectory:

above-ground power lines

above-ground communications cables

streetlamp poles or flagpoles

gantries, cranes or similar high structures

tall trees

Firing location(s):

spectator areas

50 metres

‘Protected works’ outside the immediate venue for the display:

residential building

cinema, theatre, concert hall or other place of public entertainment

public building, public park or other public facility

building or open area in which people are accustomed to assemble

factory, workshop, office, warehouse, shop or other building, located outside an explosives location or a large explosives location, where persons are employed

any place where explosives, other than the fireworks themselves are stored

any place where flammable or combustible materials are stored

500 metres

Unless approval from the ‘owner’ or ‘responsible authority’ has been obtained:

school or other educational institution

hospital or other medical institution

retirement home, aged respite centre or other aged-care facility

church or other place of public worship

Some locations may be unsuitable for a fireworks display because a display could cause significant risks to the surrounding environment.

Before making an application, you should be aware of your 'display site' surroundings and communicate with neighbouring property owners to identify any specific risks. You can use thelist.tas.gov.au to obtain accurate distances.